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*nonos64* · 12-31-2007, 10:24 AM

I like your truck big city thats the color I want to go with

63 & 64 Bowties · 12-31-2007, 10:53 AM

right now, it's 22 to 22. even-steven

**ChiefRocka** · 12-31-2007, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG CTY

I also like and have had both. I'm not buying the privacy argument though, tint your window in you want privacy

I have a big back window on my short fleet, and had a small on my short step.

I think tinting is cool...on a Civic, Regal, Caprice, Towncar, Escalade, Limo, etc...but not on a classic Chevy IMO....

salazar44 · 12-31-2007, 11:16 AM

I like the big back window but have the small window.

BIG CTY · 12-31-2007, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nonos64

I like your truck big city thats the color I want to go with

Thanks man!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

I think tinting is cool...on a Civic, Regal, Caprice, Towncar, Escalade, Limo, etc...but not on a classic Chevy IMO....

I totally agree with you Chief. I guess this is alot like the "step-side is better fleetside is better" debate. To each his own. I guess the "privacy" thing just struck a cord with me because it seems so ridiculous. But I guess thats just me. With as much money and time that I've spent on my truck, I WANT to be seen.

Quote:

Originally Posted by salazar44

I like the big back window but have the small window.

I wonder how many people who actually have big back windows would prefer small back windows and vice versa....

**ChiefRocka** · 12-31-2007, 01:38 PM

I hear you man....

If some one came to me with a small window truck, and a spare big window cab and ask me to do the conversion....I would be like COOL, LETS DO IT !!!

If that same person brought a SECOND spare cab as partial payment (to use on my truck)...I would be like...no thanks...cash only !! Or I would keep it for a conversion for the next guy....

Don't get me wrong...I think they are both cool.

"I'll take that 4-door Chevy no-one wants !!"

RTMagnum · 12-31-2007, 02:30 PM

I like the small back window. More privacy, less sun on my already red neck LOL. Although the small window is harder to see out of. They are all good.

**ChiefRocka** · 01-01-2008, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RTMagnum

I like the small back window. More privacy, less sun on my already red neck LOL. Although the small window is harder to see out of. They are all good.

fuelpump · 01-01-2008, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19GMC63

I agree on the big window short-fleets, they look awesome.
But as others have said, the small window is more roddish, so I like it better on steppers.

Me too

jchav62 · 01-02-2008, 04:58 AM

I like them both, but both of mine have the small back window so that's where my vote went...

protrash64 · 01-02-2008, 05:47 AM

I'll throw a wrench in if you dont mind......my truck HAD a small window but due to a serious hit in the back of the cab on the passenger side ( unsecured load, I think) I ended up converting to a big window to make it easier to fix the cab. The brace that keeps all our seats from going back, just below the window is a serious piece of structure and would not allow me to pull out the damage. So now i have a big window.

Tomsriv · 01-02-2008, 12:58 PM

I think bigs look better but I like my small window because it keeps more of the sun off my red-neck. I always thought small windows looked kind of funny because the cab looks like it is supposed to have a big window, the crease is still there.

csa daddy · 04-03-2011, 06:22 PM

big windows all the way an i think that goes for the 55-59 an the 60 -66 an the 67-72 body style if its a teny tiny little cab small window with the two corner windows or a 5 window cab just dont like the little back windows

PAPA KENT · 04-04-2011, 07:17 PM

I prefer the big back window,the looks and the visability and it's a great way to for spectators to see your interior at shows.

factorystock · 04-04-2011, 09:02 PM

The small back window is one of those details that makes an older truck still look like an older truck. How many late model pickups 1968 thru 2011 have small back windows?

csa daddy · 04-04-2011, 09:13 PM

i think their is a reason you don't see them anymore.

*lakeroadster* · 04-04-2011, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by factorystock

The small back window is one of those details that makes an older truck still look like an older truck. How many late model pickups 1968 thru 2011 have small back windows?

Well said.....

Rich 5150 69 · 04-04-2011, 11:31 PM

I like to see what I`m backing into before I hit it.....

bubba327 · 04-05-2011, 12:08 AM

Bigger window is better , they have less blind spots in traffic -- but the summer sun can be hot!!
Enjoy what you have!!!!

*lakeroadster* · 04-05-2011, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich 5150 69

I like to see what I`m backing into before I hit it.....

Mirrors Rich... that's why they hung those mirrors on our trucks... Big Honkin West Coast Mirrors

They are good training for when a truck is actually used as a truck!

*GMC4wheels71* · 04-05-2011, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich 5150 69

I like to see what I`m backing into before I hit it.....

Not me!

Where's the fun in that!?!?!

64fleetside · 04-05-2011, 05:08 PM

I've had both, & like both. Small window is more cozy on hot summer days, but you can def see better to change lanes w/the large window-but its so dang hot here the big one will get some tint.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 04-05-2011, 05:19 PM

Small window.

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12-31-2007, 10:24 AM	#26
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12-31-2007, 10:53 AM	#27
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12-31-2007, 11:16 AM	#29
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12-31-2007, 01:38 PM	#31
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Big Window or Small Window? I hear you man.... If some one came to me with a small window truck, and a spare big window cab and ask me to do the conversion....I would be like COOL, LETS DO IT !!! If that same person brought a SECOND spare cab as partial payment (to use on my truck)...I would be like...no thanks...cash only !! Or I would keep it for a conversion for the next guy.... Don't get me wrong...I think they are both cool. "I'll take that 4-door Chevy no-one wants !!" __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

12-31-2007, 02:30 PM	#32
RTMagnum Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 16	Re: Big Window or Small Window? I like the small back window. More privacy, less sun on my already red neck LOL. Although the small window is harder to see out of. They are all good. __________________ 1962 C10 Stepside 350 4spd 1972 C20 Longbed 454 TH400

01-02-2008, 04:58 AM	#35
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01-02-2008, 05:47 AM	#36
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Big Window or Small Window? I'll throw a wrench in if you dont mind......my truck HAD a small window but due to a serious hit in the back of the cab on the passenger side ( unsecured load, I think) I ended up converting to a big window to make it easier to fix the cab. The brace that keeps all our seats from going back, just below the window is a serious piece of structure and would not allow me to pull out the damage. So now i have a big window. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

01-02-2008, 12:58 PM	#37
Tomsriv Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 257	Re: Big Window or Small Window? I think bigs look better but I like my small window because it keeps more of the sun off my red-neck. I always thought small windows looked kind of funny because the cab looks like it is supposed to have a big window, the crease is still there.

04-03-2011, 06:22 PM	#38
csa daddy Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: evington,va Posts: 1,205	Re: Big Window or Small Window? big windows all the way an i think that goes for the 55-59 an the 60 -66 an the 67-72 body style if its a teny tiny little cab small window with the two corner windows or a 5 window cab just dont like the little back windows

04-04-2011, 07:17 PM	#39
PAPA KENT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lolo montana Posts: 361	Re: Big Window or Small Window? I prefer the big back window,the looks and the visability and it's a great way to for spectators to see your interior at shows.

04-04-2011, 09:02 PM	#40
factorystock Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: west coast Posts: 3,396	Re: Big Window or Small Window? The small back window is one of those details that makes an older truck still look like an older truck. How many late model pickups 1968 thru 2011 have small back windows?

04-04-2011, 09:13 PM	#41
csa daddy Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: evington,va Posts: 1,205	Re: Big Window or Small Window? i think their is a reason you don't see them anymore.

04-04-2011, 11:31 PM	#43
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04-05-2011, 12:08 AM	#44
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04-05-2011, 05:08 PM	#47
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	Re: Big Window or Small Window? I've had both, & like both. Small window is more cozy on hot summer days, but you can def see better to change lanes w/the large window-but its so dang hot here the big one will get some tint.

04-05-2011, 05:19 PM	#48
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